Grand Annual Campaign 2015

This weekend, Fr Chip announced the start of the 2015 Grand Annual Appeal. Every registered household will soon receive a Grand Annual Appeal Letter and Pledge Card in the mail. This year we are pleased to offer the opportunity to make your contribution over two payments which helps many make a more substantial contribution to the parish.

While our weekly Offertory supports our day-to-day operations, the Grand Annual collection allows us to offset operating shortfalls, continue capital improvements, and provide for on-going maintenance at the parish. This year, we need to address a prior year shortfall resulting from the tumultuous weather we experienced this past winter, major repairs to the roof of the parish center, replacement of an HVAC unit above the Sunshine Pre School, and the addition of a new egress door in the religious education classrooms.

Please return your Pledge Card next weekend, October 31 and November 1 indicating your total pledge and first payment. Additional forms will available at the entrance to the church. You may return your Grand Annual gift in the regular collection or by mail to the parish.

In the past, we’ve distributed a one-page financial statement at this time. This year, we’ll be distributing a larger annual report that includes financial statements, as well as summaries of the activities of parish ministries. We hope this will give a more comprehensive look at the pastoral and financial health of our parish.

We truly appreciate any assistance you can give and are counting on the many, who are able, to support this appeal.